The Canadian Association for Business Economics hosts a webinar, “Why Economists Should Care about the Constitution.” University of Alberta professor Andrew Leach will discuss what economists need to know about Canadian federalism, the constraints it imposes on policy development, and how a broader and better understanding of constitutional law is key for economists. This event will take … Read more
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute hosts a webinar, “Exploring Innovation in Canadian Health Care”. A panel of experts will discuss innovations – past and prospective – in family medicine, medical technology, and the health charity sector, and discuss ways in which policy-makers can embrace innovation in health care to ensure Canadians are better served. This event will take … Read more
Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) and Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Hochelaga, Que.) will provide a briefing on regarding a housing update. Call 343-598-3920.
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux will post a new report entitled Household Formation and the Housing Stock on the website. Call 613-286-1347.
The Canadian International Council host a virtual panel discussion: “The Future of North American Cooperation: A Trilateral Webinar.” With a trilateral North American Leaders’ Summit still uncertain, and with two critical elections in Mexico and the United States pending, what are the likely scenarios for the three countries in working together to advance security, prosperity, and quality of … Read more
Nadia Theodore, Head of Canada’s Permanent Mission in Geneva, Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the WTO, UNCTAD, ITC and WIPO, will deliver remarks in a webinar hosted by the C.D. Howe Institute. This event will take place online.
Environmentalists and health experts will hold a press briefing on the upcoming UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international treaty on plastic pollution happening in Ottawa from April 23-29. Contact media@environmentaldefence.ca.
The Bank of Canada will release the first quarter issue of the Business Outlook Survey and the Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations on the website.
The Royal Society of Canada hosts a webinar, “Urgent and Long Overdue: Legal Reform and Drug Decriminalization in Canada.” Panelists will address Canada’s drug crisis, focusing on elements of a national approach to decriminalization, and discuss findings of the recently released report of the same name. This event will take place online.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) will virtually participate in the Summit for Democracy 2024, where he will deliver remarks at the leader-level plenary session entitled “Technology, Elections, Misinformation, and Disinformation”. Contact media@pmo-cpm.gc.ca.
